Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

COWAN ROAD, YO42 2TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWAN ROAD, YO42 2TJ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO42 2TJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO42 2TJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO42 2TJ is a sought-after residential area on Cowan Road, 1.1km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

For serious buyers, YO42 2TJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2TJ are sourced from Output Area E00185505 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2TJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 184,950

3 sales · Mean £ 239,966

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO42 2TJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Good1210 pupils1.1 km
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Pocklington Junior School

Good274 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good109 pupils1.4 km
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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Requires Improvement195 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Burnby Hall Gardens0.8 km
  • The Peoples Pantry0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Pocklington Sports Social Club0.7 km
  • Stewart Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Pocklington Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Pocklington RUFC0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lilly Pad0.8 km
  • Paul Freeman-Hacker0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Howden18.6 km
  • Eastrington18.7 km
  • Wressle19.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Balk Pocklington0.3 km
  • The Balk Pocklington0.3 km